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My car

The 'Audi A1 Hatchback 1.4T quattro 3dr' is a fantastic little car. It combines traditional Audi build quality with the practicality of a small car. It is based upon a Polo, and uses VW engines, so running costs aren't too bad on the wallet. 45mpg is said to be the combined fuel consumption, pretty good for a petrol with this power. It has Audis famous quattro 4WD system, which gives great traction and can be used as a security blanket against the winter weather. 0-60 takes just 6.9 seconds; it outguns much more expensive metal, and surprises many a boy racer. With CO2 emissions of just 139g/km, tax is cheap. The DSG 'box is very hi-tech, but your better of leaaving it as a 7-speed auto for everyday driving. This car is a superb compromise of performance, practicality, stylishness and economy. There's no doubt that this is the most complete package for any hot hatch today, albeit an expensive one.

1.6 TDI Sport 3dr

paul hampson
,
cumbria
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Date:
21/03/2011

Overall verdict

4
out of 5 stars

What's it like to drive

4
out of 5 stars

Running costs

5
out of 5 stars

Quality, practicality and equipment

5
out of 5 stars

Average MPG

58

My car

My wife has just taken delivery of a 1.6tdi Sport. A real quality item that feels like a far larger car than it is, very quiet and refined with a very high quality interior. Without trying and with only 300 miles on the clock the car is already averaging around 58mpg - remarkable.